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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,748.13, 23,112.33 and 9,194.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,748.13, 23,112.33 and 9,194.25 is: 12,688.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,748.13 : 23,112.33 = 9,194.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,748.13/23,112.33 = 9,194.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,748.13x = 23,112.33 × 9,194.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,748.13x = 212,500,540.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,500,540.10/16,748.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,688.02

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